Citizen On Patrol

It’s 5am, and the alarm clock screams As I reluctantly open my eyes Starting my day with a regimented routine Before the sun even begins to rise. As I dawn my vest and uniform of blue And pin the silver badge upon my chest, I pray that I return home safely to you And yes, I promise I will do my best. Some call me a hero, others call me a pain Because I’ve sworn to protect and serve, They think that I do it for some kind of gain Not realizing that it takes a lot of nerve. To stare into the face of a person with a gun Praying you don’t have to pull the trigger, I can certainly tell you that it isn’t fun And there’s a lot of emotional rigor. Sometimes I feel like I can’t do it anymore As I kiss my wife and walk out the door, But then I realize that I’ve given my pledge; To face all hardships and walk that razor edge. It’s 5am, and the alarm clock screams As I reluctantly open my eyes Starting my day with a regimented routine Before the sun even begins to rise.